Furthermore, The Detroit News’ Justin Rogers reported that the Lions removed six coaches from the team’s website on February 21. Those removed included defensive backs coach Brian Duker, cornerbacks coach Dre Bly, defensive line coach John Scott, senior defensive assistant John Fox, senior offensive assistant Jim Hostler and defensive quality control coach Wayne Blair.
Duker is the only one of those coaches who another team has reportedly hired. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on February 10 that Duker was joining the Miami DolphinSignificant changes to the coaching staff are coming for Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions, particularly on defense.
The Lions announced on February 21 the addition of three new defensive assistants — Terrell Williams, Deshea Townsend and Jim O’Neil. Williams and Townsend were previously reported to be heating to Detroit, but O’Neil had not.
O’Neil will serve as a defen
